Energy Storage

Maxell Ltd has succeeded in increasing the energy density of a ceramic packaged all-solid-state battery using a sulfide based solid electrolyte, resulting in a newly developed and commercialized ceramic packaged all-solid-state battery that has approximately twice the energy density of its predecessor.

International law firm CMS has closed five significant battery storage deals in recent months, reinforcing the firm's position in this space.

IDTechEx attended the Battery Show and Electric Vehicle Expo North America 2022 that ran from 12th-16th September 2022. It is one of the largest battery-related conferences worldwide with a focus on electric vehicle applications and technologies. This premium article is the second of two articles covering key learnings from the conference and exhibition. Part 1 gives an overview of key conference themes (sustainability and security of supply) and cell level developments (solid-state and lithium metal, silicon, lithium-sulphur). Part 2 will focus on materials for battery packs and other advanced material developments.

IDTechEx attended the Battery Show and Electric Vehicle Expo North America 2022 that ran from 12th-16th September 2022. It is one of the largest battery-related conferences worldwide with a focus on electric vehicle applications and technologies. This premium article is the first of two articles covering key learnings from the conference and exhibition. Part 1 will give an overview of key conference themes (sustainability and security of supply) and cell level developments (solid-state and lithium metal, silicon, lithium-sulphur). Part 2 will focus on materials for battery packs and other advanced material developments.

Ballard Power Systems announced an order from Stadler Rail AG, a leading manufacturer of rolling stock, for the supply of six 100 kW FCmoveTM-HD+ fuel cell engines to power the first hydrogen train in the United States.

The means for a battery to produce revenues for a company or utility provider are vast, from power purchase agreements and revenue stacking opportunities to taking part in virtual power plant schemes. This article aims to cover a brief view of the business models and revenue streams pertaining to battery energy storage systems (BESS). Markets and mechanisms for turning these assets into profitable ventures are discussed.

As electric vehicles grow in popularity, the spotlight shines more brightly on some of their remaining major issues. Researchers are tackling two of the bigger challenges facing electric vehicles: limited range and slow recharging.

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply two 10-megawatt / 10-megawatt hour energy storage systems under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contract to Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd in the Cayman Islands. This project, which will be CUC's first energy storage facilities, will enable the utility to approximately double its renewable energy capacity on Grand Cayman, the largest of the three Cayman Islands.

Blue hydrogen is gaining popularity as a viable medium-term solution for decarbonizing carbon-intensive industries. This premium article introduces and compares the different methods for producing blue hydrogen, which is followed by a worldwide analysis and case studies of state-of-the-art projects.